Heritage home in Westcliff known as Duntreath destroyed by fire
PARKTOWN – The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) announced on their Facebook page that Duntreath, which was awarded a blue plaque last year, has been destroyed by fire.
A heritage home in Westcliff known as Duntreath was destroyed by fire in the early hours of 27 February.
The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) announced on their Facebook page that Duntreath, which was awarded a blue plaque last year, has been destroyed by fire.
JHF said on their website that the house was built of koppie stone on the steep slope of the East Westcliff Ridge. It was designed by Herbert Baker and overlooks the Johannesburg Zoo and the forested northern suburbs.
A spokesperson for Johannesburg Emergency Management Services Robert Mulaudzi said they received a call concerning the fire around 4.45am and arrived on scene at 5.15am.
“The fire was extinguished around 10am. The cause of the fire is still subject to investigation. No injuries were reported,” said Mulaudzi.
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